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Pecos River near Sheffield water level

River gauge, Pecos River, Texas, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

2.48ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
8.9 cfs
Water temperature
67 °F
0 10 20 30 Minor floodstage 28.00 ft Highest onrecord 23.50 ft

History

35810ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 17Oct 1835810ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
510ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 18510ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
510ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026510ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Low water at Pecos River near Sheffield: the gauge reads 2.48 ft, below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.35 ft below the median of 3.83 ft for mid-October, based on 19 years of readings. It is 25.52 ft below the flood stage of 28.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.39 ft (+0.09 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.42 ft – 3.48 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 67 °F.

Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.83 ft1.35 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.45 ft – 10.81 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
Same day last year
2.39 ft+0.09 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.42 ft – 3.48 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.38 ft – 7.33 ft
Highest on record
23.50 ftSeptember 1, 1919

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

For reference, flood stage is 28.00 ft.

What happens at each level

30.00 ft
the river reaches major flood stage, and begins flowing over the highway bridge.
29.00 ft
the river reaches moderate flood stage, and continues to flooding of area ranch land. Cattle losses are possible. The river inundates the ranch road, rendering it laregly impassable.
28.00 ft
the river reaches minor flood stage, and begins flooding area ranch land. Livestock may be threatened. The river begins to flood the gravel road that leads to the Smith and Marley-B Ranches, and reaches the bottom of the bridge.
23.00 ft
the river reaches bankfull. Minor overbank flooding occurs, and no significant damage is expected.
2.48 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
123.50 ftSeptember 1, 1919
223.47 ftSeptember 11, 2008
320.50 ftSeptember 1, 1954
420.15 ftSeptember 19, 1974
517.72 ftJune 27, 1954
66.29 ftAugust 27, 2010

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 06:52 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 11 hr, 22 min First quarter 53%

Map

Other gauges on the Pecos River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Pecos River near OrlaRiver gauge, Pecos River 5.47 ft Very high +0.02 ft 148 mi
Pecos River at FM 3398 near PecosRiver gauge, Pecos River 2.60 ft Low ±0 117 mi
Pecos River at RR 1776 near GrandfallsRiver gauge, Pecos River 4.32 ft Low +0.01 ft 88 mi
Pecos River near GirvinRiver gauge, Pecos River 1.24 ft Normal −0.14 ft 50 mi
Pecos River at Brotherton Rh near PandaleRiver gauge, Pecos River 61.7 cfs Low −4.2 cfs 24 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Independence Creek near SheffieldRiver gauge, Independence Creek 4.72 ft High −0.01 ft 15 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Pecos River near Sheffield compare with last year?

It is 0.09 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.39 ft.

What is flood stage for the Pecos River near Sheffield?

The official flood stage is 28.00 ft. The level is currently 25.52 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Pecos River near Sheffield in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.83 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.45 ft and 10.81 ft, based on 19 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Pecos River near Sheffield today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 03:00 PM MDT, the water level was 2.48 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Pecos River near Sheffield rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pecos River near Sheffield normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:08447000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.65961, -101.77012 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.48 ft 2026-10-18 21:00 Provisional
Flow 8.9 cfs 2026-10-18 21:00 Provisional
Water temperature 67 °F 2026-10-18 21:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pecos River near Sheffield (usgs:08447000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/pecos-river-near-sheffield

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer